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Fri-Yay: Sculpture

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5

With help from their caregivers, let your little artist explore the fun of 3D art! Children get hands‑on with clay, dough, and playful building materials as they create their own imaginative sculptures.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

With help from their caregivers, let your little artist explore the fun of 3D art! Children get hands‑on with clay, dough, and playful building materials as they create their own imaginative sculptures.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Get Ready for Kindergarten

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Have fun exploring literacy, science, mathematics, and art through play-based activities that integrate essential school skills.  Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Have fun exploring literacy, science, mathematics, and art through play-based activities that integrate essential school skills.  Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Meet the Rover at Hill Street Park

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen, All Ages

It's time for a pop-up library experience. Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities.  We can't wait to see you at the park!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

It's time for a pop-up library experience. Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities.  We can't wait to see you at the park!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Murder Mystery (Ages 13-18)

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen

Join us for a day of role-playing, puzzle solving, and detective work. When a daring murder occurs under the cover of darkness. A fancy party becomes the backdrop for a high-stakes whodunnit! Can you catch the killer? For grades 8-12.

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for a day of role-playing, puzzle solving, and detective work. When a daring murder occurs under the cover of darkness. A fancy party becomes the backdrop for a high-stakes whodunnit! Can you catch the killer? For grades 8-12.

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Sign Language Interpreter

If an american sign language (asl) interpreter is needed for an event, we ask that you contact us one week in advance to ensure that we can process this request. If you need to cancel this request, we ask that you give us one weeks' notice.
This event is in the "Adult" group

Around the Community: Bird Walk at Brunswick Crossing

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 8:30am - 9:30am
Around the Community
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Grab your binoculars and join Bird City Brunswick for a bird walk through Brunswick Crossing. Meet at the trail that starts by the welcome center at 1000 Potomac View Parkway, Brunswick, MD, 21716.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Grab your binoculars and join Bird City Brunswick for a bird walk through Brunswick Crossing. Meet at the trail that starts by the welcome center at 1000 Potomac View Parkway, Brunswick, MD, 21716.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Around the Community: Bird Walk at Brunswick Crossing

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 8:30am - 9:30am
Outside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Grab your binoculars and join Bird City Brunswick for a bird walk through Brunswick Crossing. Meet at the trail that starts by the welcome center at 1000 Potomac View Parkway, Brunswick, MD, 21716.

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Outside Library (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Grab your binoculars and join Bird City Brunswick for a bird walk through Brunswick Crossing. Meet at the trail that starts by the welcome center at 1000 Potomac View Parkway, Brunswick, MD, 21716.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Freedom Bang Fitness Class

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Maryland Writer's Association- Teen Writer's Clubs (12-17)

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Family Play Area at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen

Calling all young writer's ages 12-17! We're inviting Teens to practice the craft of writing, share their work, and enjoy the wonderful world of writing. Stop by for activities and discussion with other teen writers.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Calling all young writer's ages 12-17! We're inviting Teens to practice the craft of writing, share their work, and enjoy the wonderful world of writing. Stop by for activities and discussion with other teen writers.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Shri Yoga

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Storytime

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, All Ages

Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, All Ages
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Family Storytime

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Stories, movement, music and fun for the entire family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, movement, music and fun for the entire family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

R.E.A.D ® with Wags for Hope (ages 5-10 read with a dog)

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary

Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5. 

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Conversation Class for English Language Learners

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult

We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County.

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Signing Stories for Babies - ASL Immersive Storytime for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and CODA

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Donna DiMarco brings deaf, hard of hearing and CODA babies and their families stories, interactive bonding moments and more in this ASL immersive storytime. A playgroup is featured afterward for families to connect. 

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Event Details:

Donna DiMarco brings deaf, hard of hearing and CODA babies and their families stories, interactive bonding moments and more in this ASL immersive storytime. A playgroup is featured afterward for families to connect. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Plant Swap - Leave a plant, Take a Plant

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Inside Library (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Join us for a Plant Swap!  Bring a plant to trade with another plant.  This is a great way to increase your variety of plants.  We will have houseplants, vegetables and flowers. 

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (EM)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a Plant Swap!  Bring a plant to trade with another plant.  This is a great way to increase your variety of plants.  We will have houseplants, vegetables and flowers. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Gentle Yoga Flow: A Beginner Yoga Class

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a calming, beginner-friendly yoga class designed to help you unwind, stretch, and move with ease.

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a calming, beginner-friendly yoga class designed to help you unwind, stretch, and move with ease.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Free Helen Smith Workshop Sponsored by the Delaplaine Arts Center (ages 6-8)

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary

Two Free Helen Smith Workshops Sponsored by the Delaplaine will be offered---one for ages 6-8 at 1:00 pm and one for ages 9-12 at 3:00 pm. 

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Two Free Helen Smith Workshops Sponsored by the Delaplaine will be offered---one for ages 6-8 at 1:00 pm and one for ages 9-12 at 3:00 pm. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

America250 - Maryland Cooking: Cookbooks & Recipes from MD's Past

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult

Are you curious about the origins of Smith Island Cake, crab soup, and Maryland fried chicken? We will explore a historical collection of MD Cookbooks, and search for early examples of your favorite Maryland recipes.

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Are you curious about the origins of Smith Island Cake, crab soup, and Maryland fried chicken? We will explore a historical collection of MD Cookbooks, and search for early examples of your favorite Maryland recipes.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Free Helen Smith Workshop Sponsored by the Delaplaine Arts Center (ages 9-12)

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Homeschool, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary

Two Free Helen Smith Workshops Sponsored by the Delaplaine will be offered---one for ages 6-8 at 1:00 pm and one for ages 9-12 at 3:00 pm. 

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Homeschool, Make & Create
Event Details:

Two Free Helen Smith Workshops Sponsored by the Delaplaine will be offered---one for ages 6-8 at 1:00 pm and one for ages 9-12 at 3:00 pm. 

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Frederick City Market Book Bike

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:45am
Around the Community
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Visit the Library Book Bike at the Frederick City Market! Library staff will be there to check out books, make library cards, and answer any library questions you may have! 


 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Visit the Library Book Bike at the Frederick City Market! Library staff will be there to check out books, make library cards, and answer any library questions you may have! 


 

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Song Circle with Frederick Acoustical Music Enterprise

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

A song circle is a gathering of folks to make music together, to sing, play, and share songs. Bring your own acoustic instrument. You can also just sing or listen.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

A song circle is a gathering of folks to make music together, to sing, play, and share songs. Bring your own acoustic instrument. You can also just sing or listen.

This event is in the "Adult" group

"The Blink of An Eye": 50 Years of Making Music in Frederick County

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Maryland Room
Age Group:
Adult

Join us to learn about one local musician's journey as a "sideman" in Frederick County! Billy Lebherz has played across genres, including rock, folk, country, acid rock and more in bands that have spanned over decades.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Maryland Room
Event Details:

Join us to learn about one local musician's journey as a "sideman" in Frederick County! Billy Lebherz has played across genres, including rock, folk, country, acid rock and more in bands that have spanned over decades.

Disclaimer(s)

Sign Language Interpreter

If an american sign language (asl) interpreter is needed for an event, we ask that you contact us one week in advance to ensure that we can process this request. If you need to cancel this request, we ask that you give us one weeks' notice.
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Sunday Funday: Play & Puzzles

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary

Let’s play! Kids can test their skills and creativity through cooperative games, scavenger hunts, and puzzling activities that keep everyone moving and thinking. .

This program is geared for those in grades K-5. 

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Let’s play! Kids can test their skills and creativity through cooperative games, scavenger hunts, and puzzling activities that keep everyone moving and thinking. .

This program is geared for those in grades K-5. 

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Infant Storytime

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Join us inside to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers! This program is intended for children 0-12 months and their families.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us inside to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers! This program is intended for children 0-12 months and their families.